After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 219 Seeking refuge in the middle of the night
It wasn't even the hour of Chou yet, and Shen Yi's family was still fast asleep. Su Chuan went forward and pulled on the wooden stake. After pulling it several times, the sound of the door opening finally came from inside, but the outermost door remained completely still.

"Who?" Shen Yi's wary voice carried on, with a faint growl from a dog, like a warning.

Su Chuan quickly pressed his ear against the door and whispered in response, "It's me, Su Chuan."

Soon the courtyard gate opened.

Three dogs rushed out and surrounded Su Chuan, scaring him so much that he dared not move.

Upon seeing that the person who had arrived was indeed Su Chuan, Shen Yi immediately dismissed the dog and gestured for Su Chuan and the others to enter.

Su Chuan and his two companions accompanied Ke Yunyun, her child, and Xiao Xi into the main room. They briefly explained the situation: "Brother-in-law, my father and I need to get back to Dongmen Village before dawn. We can't expose my cousin Yunyun and her child. Could you please take them in for a while?"

Shen Yi agreed without much thought.

Su Chuan and Su Chunsen didn't dare to linger; they left after giving their instructions.

The gate of the courtyard is closed.

Zhu Kangcheng, who was in Xiao Xi's arms, opened his eyes and was about to cry out in fear.

Xiao Xi quickly comforted the child, holding him and shaking him continuously.

Ke Yunyun looked at Shen Yi somewhat awkwardly, "Brother-in-law, thank you for your trouble."

Shen Yi shook his head slightly, "No, you all rest in the main room for a while, I'll go to the backyard to call Xiao Tai."

When Shen Yi lit the candles in the main room, Ke Yunyun and the other two could see the furnishings inside.

In the center of the large hall was a table and chairs, with six chairs on either side and four small tea tables in between, clearly intended for entertaining guests.

There are two doors on each of the two corners, and two large display shelves on the walls, displaying many exquisite ornaments.

Shen Yi disappeared from behind the screen directly opposite the main entrance of the hall, which clearly indicated that there was another door there.

Xiao Xi exclaimed in amazement, "Girl, this room is so beautiful, and the floor has so many colors!"

Ke Yunyun also looked on with surprise, "I don't know how it was made, but it's even better than the courtyard we live in."

Their courtyard was also paved with tiles, but it couldn't compare to the Shen family's.

Even Zhu Kangcheng was staring at the ground, studying it with great excitement.

Su Tai, still sleepy and wearing a padded jacket, came out and saw this scene. She thought she was seeing things. "Cousin, what brings you here at this hour?"

Ke Yunyun quickly looked up, stood up, and stepped forward, "Cousin."

Based on Ke Yunyun and Xiao Xi's accounts, Su Tai roughly understood what had happened to them.

"You mean the eldest son of the Zhu family is also going to the battlefield, and he can't leave you and the child behind, so he wants you to take the child and go far away from home? Your uncle's family has been restored to their free status, so they also have to serve in the army?" Ke Yunyun nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with a sense of bewilderment and helplessness. "That's how it is. Now that my uncle's family has been restored to their free status, they naturally can't stay by my side to take care of me like before. After all, they also have their own families. Xiaoxi and I are taking the child, and we don't know where to go for the time being."

My cousin said I should hide here for a while until I find a place to stay, then I can sneak away. If my cousin finds it inconvenient, that's fine too. Tomorrow, she'll have her husband secretly take us across the river to Dahe Town, where we can rent a small courtyard to stay temporarily.

Su Tai shook her head seriously and sighed, "Where can a frail woman like you go with such a young child and maid? As soon as you show your face, you will be noticed. Everyone in the surrounding villages knows what's going on. Even if you go to Dahe Town, you won't be able to hide for long. If you don't mind, you can stay with me."

"Cousin!" Ke Yunyun was moved to tears. Although she was very tempted, she was afraid of causing trouble for Su Tai.

Su Tai understood her concerns and comforted her instead: "Our house is much bigger than what you see now. Hiding the three of you is not a problem. In addition, we have children in our house who play and make noise. Even if the noise gets out, no one will find it strange. Furthermore, there is only one house in front of us, and no one lives anywhere else, so it is even safer."

"You should all rest in the side rooms first. I'll take you around to see the place when it's light, and you can choose a place you like to stay."

Ke Yunyun was so excited that she cried, and hugged Zhu Kangcheng, asking him to thank Su Tai as well.

Su Tai gave her a reproachful look. "Why are you being so polite with me? I should be thanking you! My father has always felt guilty towards my uncle. If it weren't for you, my uncle's family wouldn't have been able to regain their status. You've relieved his biggest worry. I should be thanking you."

As she spoke, she led Ke Yunyun and the other two into the backyard, and pushed open the largest room opposite the bedroom. "This room has a large bed and a soft couch. The large bed can easily sleep four adults, and the soft couch can sleep two people. You can stay here for the time being. If you feel it is inconvenient, you can also clean up the room next door."

Ke Yunyun quickly refused, "Cousin, the three of us can stay here. Don't bother. You go and rest first, and we'll talk about it when it's light."

Su Tai nodded, "Okay, everything is here. Your brother-in-law will be making guokui next door in a little while, so don't be surprised if you hear any noise."

She explained everything clearly, then closed the door and left.

Xiao Xi quickly put down her bundle and ran to make the bed for Ke Yunyun. As soon as she shook the quilt, she exclaimed several times, "Girl, this is so warm and comfortable. Feel it."

Ke Yunyun stepped forward and tried it on, her pupils dilating. "It really is! It looks like the fabric my cousin used to make clothes for me."

Xiao Xi couldn't help but gasp. "The Shen family is really rich! They use such fine materials to make bedding! If Madam Shen is willing to take us in, we'll have someone to rely on."

Xiao Xi was very excited.

Ke Yunyun smiled wryly, "Ever since I left the Ice Plains, my cousin has helped me a lot. Now I have to trouble her to take me in. I really don't know how to repay her!"

Xiao Xi paused for a moment, then said firmly, "Don't worry, young lady, I will work hard to repay Madam Shen."

At the same time, Su Tai also told Shen Yi about her family's situation.

"Yunyun and her child will most likely hide in our house. My cousin is discreet and his plans are quite thorough. As long as Yunyun and her child are not exposed, they should be fine."

Shen Yi nodded slightly and pondered, "I feel more at ease with them by your side. However, they really can't be exposed like this in front of others. Tomorrow I'll tidy up the room in the cellar and let them live in that courtyard."

The courtyard where the cellar was located was about two acres in size. The cellar occupied one acre of land, with one underground floor and another floor above ground. The other acre was used to create the courtyard. All the buildings were made of red bricks, and the ground was also paved with highly absorbent red bricks. The walls of the house were also painted white, and the furniture was gradually put in place. It could be said to be the best courtyard in the Shen family.

This courtyard was originally prepared by Shen Yi for his daughter, but now it's coming in handy ahead of schedule.